Admissions Requirements
DEADLINE:
Applications are still being accepted for
Summer 2026
and
Fall 2026
semesters.
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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“B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
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Completed Application: https://admissions.marywood.edu/apply/
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Two letters of recommendation
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Essay outlining professional and personal qualities that you believe will make you a successful school or mental health counselor. Please review the following resources prior to submitting the essay:
-American Counseling Association: www.counseling.org
-American Mental Health Counselors Associations: www.amhca.or
-Pennsylvania Counselors Association www.pacounseling.or
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Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Submit an essay outlining professional and personal qualities that you believe will make you a successful school or mental health counselor. Applicants should be specific. Please review the follow resources prior to submitting the essay:
American Counseling Association
American Mental Health Counselors Association
American School Counselors Association
Pennsylvania Counselors Association
Pennsylvania School Counselors Association
Facilities & Technology
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.
The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.
Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
McGowan Center Classrooms
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program has many facilities and features a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where students have the opportunity to work with individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. The clinic is equipped with video monitors and a complete audiological evaluation facility.
The Psychology and Counseling program features distinctive teaching and research facilities to support counseling and psychology students.
The School of Business and Global Innovation operates facilities such as The Wall Street West Financial Lab and a Flight Simulator for students in Aviation Management.
The School of Education maintains a curriculum lab of texts, manipulative materials, and software designed for K-12 programs. For those interested in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, there are ample opportunities to observe and teach right on campus.
Psychological Services Center
The Psychological Services Center (PSC), located in Room 1009 in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a clinic and training facility. It serves the community as an outpatient mental health clinic that provides services to individuals across the life spectrum from young children to older adults. The entry of the PSC is privately located on the north side of the McGowan Center on Marywood's campus. The PSC is composed of several individual, couple, family, and group therapy rooms, as well as a reception area and waiting room.
- Individual Therapy
- Marital/Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Child Play Therapy
- Parent Training
- Educational & Geriatric Assessment
- Psychological and Personality Assessment
The PSC is not able to provide emergency services. If you have a life threatening emergency, please go directly to your nearest emergency room or dial 911.
Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard, demonstrate a strong will to succeed, and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Faculty
Dr. Matthew J Schaffer
Director of Clinical Training | Clinical Supervisor | Assistant Professor of Practice
Leah M Popple
Assistant Director of Clinical Training | Assistant Professor of Practice | Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Bradley A Janey
Professor
Dr. Lindsay C Morton
Associate Professor
Dr. Janet L Muse-Burke
Professor
Dr. Kelsey A Allison
Lecturer
Dr. Stuart B Badner
Associate Professor of Practice
Dr. Cheryl Patchcoski Banull
Instructor (Pro-Rata)
Dr. Jennifer S Barna
Professor
Kimberly E Bolesta
Lecturer
Sr. Gail Cabral
Professor Emeritus | Lecturer
Dr. Catherine Estelle Campenni
Associate Professor
Dr. Brooke J Cannon
Professor
Santina Renee Cilento
Lecturer
Gail S Clark
Lecturer
Dr. Edward J Crawley
Associate Professor
Christine E DeSousa
Lecturer
Cara-Jean N Dougherty
Lecturer
Dr. Mindy M Farley
Assistant Professor of Practice
Heather Lynne Fiedler
Lecturer | Lecturer
Samantha Lynn Fitz-Gerald
Lecturer
Allison R Fruehan-Nah
Instructor (Pro-Rata)
Karen A James
Lecturer
Caroline M Johanson
Lecturer
Amanda Y Katchur
Lecturer
Deborah S Katz
Lecturer
Michael R Lavin
Lecturer
Dr. Brittany N Lippert
Lecturer
Fauve Luckey
Lecturer
Kelly A Meek
Lecturer
Meagan Molina
Lecturer
Sara E Nardone
Lecturer
Derek J Parker
Lecturer
Heather Rakestraw
Assistant Professor of Practice
Bree H Riley
Lecturer
Karen Rossmell
Administrative Assistant
Randi M Spiker
Assistant Professor
Alexa Angela Strelecki
Lecturer
Noelle T Torres
Lecturer
Katie Ann Trinovitch
Instructor (Pro-Rata)
Kevin Washington
Lecturer
Christopher M Wessinger
Lecturer
Jenny Wildrick
Assistant Professor of Practice
Michelle Zapotoski
Lecturer
Chiara A Zigray
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum (60 total credits)
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Course Numbers
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Course Names
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Credit Hours
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Counseling Concentration
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30 total credits
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COUN 505
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Career Development
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3
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COUN 514
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Human Development
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3
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COUN 518
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Foundational Counseling Techniques
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3
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COUN 525
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Theories of Counseling
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3
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COUN 530
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Ethics/Professional Conduct for Counselors
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3
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COUN 532
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Multicultural Issues-Prof Counseling Professionals
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3
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COUN 543
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Group Process in Counseling
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3
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COUN 544
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Advanced Counseling Techniques
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3
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COUN 561
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Assessment and Testing for Counseling
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3
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COUN 531
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Psychopathology
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3
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COUN 518, COUN 530, and COUN 544: "B" grade required
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Specialization Courses
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12 total credits
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COUN 507
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Principles and Practices of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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3
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COUN 584
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Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling
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3
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COUN 582
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Addiction Counseling
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3
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Fieldwork Courses
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6 total credits
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COUN 500
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Field Placement Prep
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0
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COUN 545
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Pract: Clin Ment Hlth Coun (Grp Superv) Counseling/Mental Health
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3
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COUN 545A
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Practicum CMH (Individual) Health Counseling
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0
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Or
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COUN 545B
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Practicum CMH (Individual) Health Counseling
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0
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Or
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COUN 545C
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Pract: Clin Ment Hlth Coun (Ind Superv) Supervision
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3
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Or
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COUN 553
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Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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0
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COUN 545, COUN 545A, COUN 545B, and COUN 545C: "B" grade required
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ELECTIVES
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9 total credits
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SEQUENCE OF COUNSELING COURSES
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COURSES THAT MUST BE TAKEN SEQUENTIALLY
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COUN 518
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Foundational Counseling Techniques
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3
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COUN 525
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Theories of Counseling
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3
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COUN 544
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Advanced Counseling Techniques
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3
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COUN 522
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Pract: PK-12 Sch Coun (Group Supervisn)
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3
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Or
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COUN 545
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Pract: Clin Ment Hlth Coun (Grp Superv) Counseling/Mental Health
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3
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COUN 553
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Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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0
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Or
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COUN 560
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Internship PreK-12 School Counsel
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3
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Certain courses (i.e., Practicum) are not available during summer sessions. Some courses (i.e., COUN 533) are summer only courses. Internship (COUN 553/560) course availability is variable during summer sessions.
Full-time students in the Counseling Programs should expect to spend a minimum of four academic semesters, including summer, in order to complete their degree requirements. Admission to Practicum and Internship require permission of the academic advisor and the Fieldwork Coordinator.
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